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030724-N-4302B-007 Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) -- Catapult-Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith waits for an F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) to make a "touch and go" as part of the ship's flight deck certification process. US Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is currently underway off the coast of Virginia. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Janell Blose. (RELEASED) US Navy 030724-N-4302B-007 Catapult-Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith waits for an F-A-18 Hornet to make a touch and go as part of the ship's
030724-N-4302B-007 Atlantic Ocean (Jul. 24, 2003) -- Catapult-Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith waits for an F/A-18 Hornet from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Two Three (VX-23) to make a "touch and go" as part of the ship's flight deck certification process. US Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is currently underway off the coast of Virginia. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Janell Blose. (RELEASED) US Navy 030724-N-4302B-007 Catapult-Arresting Gear Officer Lt. Cmdr. Scott Smith waits for an F-A-18 Hornet to make a touch and go as part of the ship's flight deck certification process
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